Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 70, Decatur, Adams County, 21 March 1908 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Pw week, by carrier 10 ccutd Per year, by carrier |5.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail ,2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates mad R known on application. Sintered at the postofflce at Decatur, Indiana as second class mail matter. J- H. HELLER, Manager. HOW FLEETING How fleeting a thing is popularity is pathetically illustrated in the case of Theodore Roosevelt, president of the United States. Scarcely mor e than one year ago he stood on the pinnacle of public favor; he was the idol of the masses, a regular calcium light hero, the iion of th e hour. And it may have been that Mr. Roosevelt would not have followed in the paths of fallen stars such as Dewey, Chauncey Depew and others, had he not given astounding evidences of an uncertain metality and an imeptuousity to such an extent as to place in the minds of some a fear that the chief executive is a victim of that disease which has now come to be known as “par-

anoia.” The first sign of the president's decay was noticeable w hen he turned around and began to use hie ' j now femous big stick on the very ele- j ments which had contributed to his election, and had been the principal I means of putting him in power; w’hen ' he began to anathematize everybody ■who dared to dispute his word; when , he declared in substance, that he was : the only infallible being on earth, and 1 when in public places and before great ' multitudes he indulged in undignified tactics similar to those which we commonly attribute to school boy exuberance. These and many other things which time and space do not permit us to mention have contributed to the undisguised disfavor with which the president is now regarded in circles wherein he was once idolized. The working man, too, whose dinner pail, many people claim, was filled by the martyred McKinley,stands ready and anxious to "throw the harpoon" into the man who has brought' about the unsettled conditions in the commercial world which hav e reduced the wages of labor, while the prices of the necessities of life have remained at higlj water mark. Therefore, The Hoosier feels no hesitation in saying again that the nomination of Taft, who unquestionably mirrors Roosevelt,

Bosse’s Opera House WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 C PENCER'S Troubadours Present their New Hit NEW YOR K by I FLASHLIGHT The Greatest Comedy Drama The Big Hit of the Season Specialties Galore Fine Stage Settings Hard time prices 15c Gallery 10 Seats on sale at usual place

150 Head HORSE SALE 150 Head Decatur, Indiana, March 27,1908 At our coming sale we will have the largest and best consignment we have ever had. If you want a horse, we can suit you. We will have some choice brood mares and colts and a lot of general purpos e horses If you have a horse to sell, bring him to thin sale. We had a large number of eastern buyers at our last sale. We will have more at our coming sale. Commission the same whether sold at auction or private sale. Decatur Horse Sale Co

means an easy victory for Democracy into whose hands fate has played. — ■ Indiana Hoosier. BUTLER IS NAMED (Continued from page 1.) and Kirkland —State convention delegate, John Evans; x alternate. Harry I Butler. Congressional delegate, Chas. Mumma; alternate, D. M. Rice. District No. 2, second and third wards Decatur —State delegate, C. L. Walters; alternate, W. A. Lower. Congressional delegate, Dan Weikel; alternate. M. L. Rice. District No. 3, first ward Decatur and Washington township—State delegate, J. M. Frisinger; alternate, Jacob Rawley. Congressional delegate, Jas. G. Smith; alternate, Al Garard. District No. 4, St. Marys and North Blue Creek —State delegate, R. O. Ellston; alternate, Wm. Teeple. Congressional delegate, J. P. Hilyard; alternate, C. A. Krugh. District No. 5, Monroe and French township and Berne —State delegate, James Louden; alternate, John Hilty. Congressional delegate, O. P. M. Andrews; alternate D. R, Grinnell. District No. 6. Wabash and Geneva — State delegate, Sam Teeters; alternate W. A. Wells. Congressional delegate. W. A. Aspy; alternate. I. N. Dickerson. District No. 7, Jefferson. S. Blue Creek and Hartford townships—State delegate, G. W. Brewster; alternate, Ed Ferry. Congressional delegate, C. C. Jones; alternate, Luther Martin.

The hardest fights were in the delegate election of District No. 2 where Isadora Kalver and C. L. Walters fought it out. The trustee election continued until 12:15 o’clock and 269 votes were cast. Ther e were three candidates, Elmore Cook, C. B. Poling and Samuel Butler. Jacob Rawley and E. B. Adams were clerks and J. W. Teeple judge. The result follows: Butler 141; Poling 78 and Cook 50. Mr. Butler is a resident of this city and a member of the firm of Butler & Butler, cement contractors. NOTES. Uncle Nate Hawkins, of Portland, was the only candidate for congress who was present and he was not very noisy. It was a hard meeting to fathom. Cromer and antis mingled in a mysterious manner and Frisinger surprised all when h e named Graham for permanent secretary. Judge Peterson was at home in the office of permanent chairman and handled the meeting in old time form. Editor Fred Rohrer, the Berne temperance man, lead one of the factions in a fight in the fifth district. Bern e and Geneva each sent a delegation which Attorney Frank Cottrell estimated at 16,000.

S.S.TEACHtRSMEEI J. D .Stultz Entertained S S. Teachers and Committee Last Night HAD GREAT TIME Important Topics Were Read and Discussed by Those Present In response to an invitation from their Sunday school superintendent, J D. Stultz, the committee and Sunday school teachers of the United Brethren church met at the Stultz home last night and enjoyed an interesting and instructive session. A reading circle was established and topics of interest were read and discussed to the satisfaction of the Christian workers. Ideas were presented by the different members of the party that will, if adopted, serve to advance the interests of th e Sunday school. Mr. Stultz is an enthusiastic worker in behalf of the church and he proposes to hold similar meetings frequently co creat e more interest in the work. Candy was served during the session and a delightful business and social session combined was enjoyed. Those present were Messrs, and Mesdames C. Baughman, J. D. Wisehaupt, Thomas Trim, Philip Meihls and Doyt York and the Misses Bessie York and Alta Dibble. Mesdames J. Hill. T. Perkins and Lon Ball and Mr. Frank Hurst. o Salary Bill a Holdup? One of the opponents of the New York teachers’ salaty equalization bill now before the legislature says: Any bill that enforces the principle of equalization not merely misappropriates millions of dollars for the present or as long as the present men’s schedule is in force, but it does far more. It says in effect to the city: ‘lf now or at any time hereafter you find that present salaries are inadequate to secure or keep the small number of men that you consider necessary for the proper conduct of your schools, you shall not phy to men salaries sufliciently large to secure the services unless you raise the salaries of six or eight or ten times as many women to the same level —that is, to secure the necessary services of a few men you must pay to somebody else from six to ten times as much as it will cost to secure the men, although you will get absolutely nothing for that increased expenditure except the privilege of hiring men. And you must do this no matter how much the money is needed to relieve intolerable conditions or to serve the welfare of the children In your schools, or you must cripple your schools by doing without the services of efficient men.’ ”

Currants as a Health Food. The dried currant has long been an important ingredient of our cakes and puddings, its very delicate acid affording a pleasing flavor peculiarly its own, esteemed by many cooks as superior to that of the raisin. It has yet to become known to the great majority, however, as a fruit possessing a distinct food value in Itself, being not only exceedingly nutritious, but one of the best of all blood purifiers. This claim is by no means unauthenticated, as careful analysis and investigations have proved that currants possess far more nutriment than lean beef and that a generous use of them has been known to assist materially in preserving good health. Children and young girls are sometimes afflicted with quite an abnormal craving for sweets and acids. Vinegar and candy are consumed almost at will to satisfy this craving, oftener than not resulting in the ruin of a lovely complexion. Here is one of the best of all opportunities for the little dried currant to prove its value. A free use of it will satisfy the craving not only for acids, but for sweets also—New Idea Magazine. Cards For Left Handed One never knows,” said a salesman in one of the big stationers, “how many people are afflicted with a given infirmity until something comes up to call attention to It. Every one knows In a general way that a number of persons are left handed, but until we got these new- playing cards with the index marks in all four corners, which were Invented just for left handed players, I had no idea that so many people held their cards in their right hand. I have been keeping count for a week now, and I find that about one person in six wants cards for left handed players." —New York Sun.

New Wire Company Ignores Distance In Making Rates. Greater than any other of the Innovations introduced by the Telepost company is the elimination of the distance factor in making rates. It will charge no more on a telegram from New York to Chicago than on one from New York to Philadelphia. Its rate of 25 cents for twqnty-five words is based on average costs for all distances, and the economies of operation it will Introduce leave a large margin of profit even at rates far below those charged at present X

BIG ATTENDANCE (Continued on page 2.) in the patriarchal and fellowship degrees and they hope to maintain this honor. On next Monday night Messrs. Helm and Hal! will go to Fortville, Indiana, wher e forty-six candidates will be initiated into the order. Next Thursday they will take in candidates at Monon and in the near future they expect to institute an encampment at Gary, Indiana. L. C. Helm of this place will retire from the exalted position of grand patriarch of the state the twentieth day of next November and he will be succeeded' by J. H. McSheehy, of Logansport, a newspaper man, who has published the Chronicle for years. YOUNG MATRONS (Continued rrom page 1.) show in some manner their regret. Those who gathered at the home were Mesdames W. R. Dorwin, Perry Robison. A. P. Beatty, Fred H. Bohnke, Jesse Smith, S. Teeple, Lewis Mailand, David Gerber, L. Baker. THE BIG HIT WEDNESDAY,MAR. 25 Spencer’s Tr6ubadours will hold the boards at the Bosse opera house next Wednesday, March 25. The big hit of the season when they will present their new play "New York by Flashlight.’’ 300 nights in New York, 200 nights in Chicago, one night in Decatur March 25. You can’t afford to miss this one, as it will be the best that ever happened. The company will be reinforced by a couple of Chicago artists, and the cast will be exceptionally strong. You will laugh from start to finish, no long waits something doing all the time. Better than the Cherry Sisers and as good as Ben Hur. All the scenery will be used for this magnificent production and if you don’t like the play get your money back after the last act. This is the best show ever put on by the Troubadours and you can’t afford to miss it. Cabbage heads and horse chestnuts will be barred. If you want to present the star with a silver dollar pass quietly up the aisle and deposit the same in the cracker barrel on the stage that will be put there for that purpose. No love making will be allowed in the audience while the play is going on. All this will be allowed only on the stage and behind the flies. Secure your seats early at the Holthouse Drug Co. and avoid the rush at the box office. Hard times prices will prevail. Lower floor 15c; reserved gallery 10c. Follow the crowd Wednesday night. March 25 to the opera house. We guarantee you will get your money’s worth. 3t

FINEST HAIR IN TOWN. Conclusive Evidence That Parisian Sage Grows Beautiful Hair. “I have tried many Hair Restorers but have found Parisian Sage the onlj' one worthy of that name. My hair was falling out and I was troubled with itching scalp and I found it impossible to keep my hair in any condition for any length of time. It also was becoming to look faded when I began to use Hair Restorers. I tried many, but received no noticeable benefit till I tried your Parisian Sage. After using two bottles I now have the finest head of hair in this town. I noticed after the first application the itching and dandruff disappeared and my hair became soft and blossy." MISS TILLIE ROOT, Webster, N. Y., Holthouse Drug Co. the druggist, sells Parisian Sage for only 50 cents a bottle. He is glad to recommend it because he sells it under an ironclad guarantee to cure danruff, stop falling hair and entirely drive away any scalp disease, or money back. Ladies should use Parisin Sage because it is really the most delightful hair dressing in the world. It turns harsh lusterless hair into beautiful luxuriant hair in two weeks. It cures dandruff because it kills the microbes. Remember Holthouse Drug Co. sells it under a strong guarantee. If you do not live near a druggist who sells Parisian Sage send 50 cents to Griuox Mfg. Co., Buffalo, N. Y„ and you will promptly receive a bottle all charges prepair. FOR GOOD FRESH FISH, call on Leo Myers, located between Niblick and company’s store and the Crystal theater. 65 30t

FINE NEW BOILER Decatur Packing Company Will Install One Next Week RECEIVED YESTERDAY Artificial Ice Will Be Manufactured at This Plant A new 150 horse power Atlas boiler has been received by the Decatur Packing company and will be installed next week. In as much as this enterprising concern will establish an artificial ice plant this summer it became necessary to increase the power henc e the new boiler was purchased. The systm to be used in the manufacture °f > s indeed novel. Pipes are arranged in a large tank over which water will be placed. Carbonic acid is circulated through the pipes which caused the brine to freeze and thus the ice Is made. Three hundred gallon cans are used in which to freeze the ice. The Decatur Packing plant is modern in every respect. The latest and best machinery obtainable has been installed throughout and the artificial ice plant will greaiiy increase their facilities. A large force of men are employed here and they ar e kept busy in meeting the demands for their output. FRED ROHRER AS A LECTURER. Spoke at Fort Wayne and Albion this Week. Fred Rohrer, editor of the Berne Witness and who, perhaps more than other person, is responsible for the saloons being driven from the town of Berne, is becoming quite popular as a lecturer. On Thursday night he addressed a meeting of the W. C. T. U. at Fort Wayne and last night spoke to the business men’s association at Albion His line is temperance and Fred has the facts down to a fine point, hfs principal theme being the advantages noticed jn Berne sinOe the saloons have been banished. The editor makes 'a good impression wherever he speaks, talking business in a straight from the shoulder way that wins with his hirers. o-.-Isaac Lehman, of Berne, was a business caller here. J. W. Marbaugh, of Berne, returned after attending the convention. Joe Ellenerter returned to Berue after being here this morning. Morse Brown, of Berne, was at- i tending the meeting here today. Ira Bodie, of Monroe, returned to his ' home after seeing after the man who was hurt on the Clover Leaf. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Johnson re-; turned to their home at Monroe, after visiting with their daughter, Mrs. Fred Watkins. The Decatur Horse company will hav e a fine consignment of horses for ' their sal e next Friday. ’ The buyers ' have been scouring the country for the best animals obtainable and the ' next sale promises to be most sue- I cessful. The base bail meeting to be held next Wednesday evening at the Model cigar store will no doubt be well at-1 tended. It is promised that Decatur , will have a fast independent local 1 team and the very best material will be selected. The William Berger ditch in Kirk, land township was sold today to E Schlickman, his bid Qreing $697.50. Other bids filed were William Berger $700; B. Boice $769.75 and John Rickard $725. The John P. Braun ditch in Washington township was sold to John P. Braun and George Colchin for $195. The doctors of Toronto, Ont., west of Yonge street have formed a union under the name “No. 11 Territorial Division of the College of Physicians and Sugeons.” The objects of the organization are to improve the condi-' tion of the profession against quacks establish minimum fees and amend lodge terms. The lowest fee for medl-I cal examination for fraternal societies ' has been fixed at $2, while the min- 1 imum fee for minor operations has been fixed at $lO. and that for major operations at SSO. For a first visit to a patient $2 hereafter will be charg. ed, and $1 for each subsequent visit, while the fee for night visits will be doubled, being fixed at $3. charge for an office visit has been made $1 including prescription, while to give anesthetics $5 will be charged. — o— — WANTED—Boarders and roomers. Inquire of JAr. Henry Schultz, Elm St ’ 70-6 t ,

HOUSE DAMAGED BY FIRE. A house owned by O. N. Tyndall, located in Pleasant Mills, and occupied by Dick Boyd, was partially destroyed by fire at 5:30 this morning. The blaze originated from a defective flue and spread rapidly the entire roof and a part of the kitchen being destroyed before the fir e was controlled by the neighbors, who quickly gathered and formed a bucket brigade. The loss to the house is estimated at S3OO, fully insured in th© Graham & Scott agency, while Mr. Boyd’s loss is estimated by himself at $l3O, insured with L. C. Helm.

OBITUARY.

In lif e we are * n midst of death. It is appointed unto man once to die. In accord with that appointment, death claimed Joseph Hocker, one of Monroe's prominent business men at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Mar. 17. Death came most unexpected and when the news spread through the village and afterward near and far, over telephone, to his children and relatives in other parts of the country and state, every one said “It cannot be; Joseph Hocker dead? No, it cannot be!” But we are often forced to believe the most unwelcome news, and as his neighbors came into the home, and the friends arrived one by one, faith became sight, the report was confirmed, we saw that again another journey was ended, his spirit had gone. Yes, Joseph Hocker is dead. The family has for the first time been broken, and they are called to pass through an experience altogether unknown prior to this time. Mr. Hocker had not been considered seriously ill, though he had not been well for more than a month. On the day of his death, he ate dinner with the family, and at 1:30 o’clock, while working in the store he was seized with neuralgic pain. He walked from the store :t> a couch in the sitting room, where he died before effective medical aid could be administered. And thus ended the career of husband, father, brother, comrade and neighbor. Joseph Hocker was born in Starke county, Ohio, March 11, 1848, and was at the time of his death, 60 years and 6 days of age. He was the third in the family of Stephen and Susan Hocker, and was one of nine children born to this union. Os this family four brothers and one sister survive him. The brothers are Samuel H„ of Bluffton; C. W., of Elkhart; Abe, of Berne; Franklin P., of Oklahoma and the sister is Mrs. Mary Baumgartner, of Berne. Very early in life Joseph came with his parents to Decatur county, Ind., thence returned with them to Stark county, Ohio. A little later the parents came back to Indiana, locating this time in Adams county. In the year 1864 at the immature age of sixteen years, as a substitute, he enlisted in the army, being assigned to Co. K. 48th Indiana infantry. He served only nine months or to the close of the war, and though he did not see much service, he performed the duties assigned him and has always taken pride in the fact that he was a soldier in th e war. He has always loved the veterans and great patriotism has swelled within him as he thought of

those who, with him. wore the blue, i But he has answered the last roll call I* 8 soon, every comrade of the Grand 'Amy of th e Republic must answer 'that can, and be, with tender Jaid beneath the sod. He loved his country well, and his feelings for the old flag, might be expressed in words li ke the following- ' Long may the star spangled banner I wave, o>er the ]and of the er (the hom e of the brave. lthnn ' 29 H^ ker Came t 0 Monroe “ore than 29 years ago. Most of the time - nee, e has been engaged in the drug business. It ts not known if “ever ln all that time, he has been ac oused of dishonest dealings. Fo Z teen years he was pOstma yhe rough side of j ose p h Hoclt(?r 1 whs out. He was „ u OCKer "t Import.,, , ne , ltol “J ■ knew that underneath the roul jterior there beat a kind hJ J* had many stanch friends £ ‘ |th“ O hanl h o“ J 9 esteen rS Sun 0 ’ 1 bonds of holy wedlock ‘ home was blessed with - “ their four boys and two gJJ i!dren°f great labor and self A ? e COSt c the part O s the ™ n( Sacrifice on < dren were giy en Tbp " , S all th e chil- 1, the neighborhood ” Mrs. Hocker wa s oftp „ ® and y mark, "I have Xted kn ° Wll to , Many friends with 2 thl ldre “” family, survive him p„ h Borr owing from the home at 1 0 -(S? T servlces morning. March » Thurs - R ev. E. L. Jones, int/’ Charge of cemetery. rment in Berne T

THf PICTORIUH TONIGHT i First reel—" Christmas Goose” Second reel —"Lynch Law.” SONG. "Where th« Winds Over the Sea Blows a Gale.” Carl Ernst got the $2.50 gold p iece last night. J. B. STONEBURNER. COW SALE. The undersigned will offer at pnblie sale at Shoemaker’s Feed Yard, Berne Indiana, at 1 o’clock p. m. on Thurs-* day, March 26, 1908, 20 head fresh cows and springers. This is an extra good bunch of cows. Don't fail to come and look them over. Terms.. Three, six or nin e months time will be given by purchaser giving approved note bearing 6 per cent interest, 2 per cent off for cash. DAVID GERBER. Machaud & Son, Auctioneers. a FOR TRUSTEE. Elmer J. Cook announces himself as a candidate sos trustee of Washington township, subject to the decision of the republican convention to be held March. 21, 190$. FOR TRUSTEE. The undersigned desires to announce his name as a candidate for Trustee of Washington township, subject to the decision of the Republteaa nominating convention, to be held at the court house. Saturday, March »1, 190$. 59-12 t C. B. POLING FOR TRUSTEE. The undersigned desires to announce his name as a candidate for Trustee of Washington township, subject to the decision of the Republican nominating convention, to bo held at the court house, from 10 to 12 o’clock Saturday, March 21, 1908. 66-12 SAMUEL BUTLER.

FOR JOINT SENATOR. Please announce that I will be a candidate for senator from Allen and Adams counties subject to the will of the democrats as expressed at their joint tonvention. £B. FLEMING. o— Jesse O. Smith is again prepared to drill your well better and quicker than any one else. He uses a gas engine for power and twenty years experience has taught him the well business thoroughly. Call phon R 38. 64-26 t

C=== THE R_YSTAL ■THEATRE® OPEN TONIGHT MOTION PICTURES. First film —“The Farman Areoplane’’ “Just -His Luck.” Second film —“Through Darkness to Light.’’ ILLUSTRATED SONG. “There is Something Nic e About You.” SCHMUCK & MILLER

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